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Palazzo Vecchio

Piazza Della Signoria, Florence, Italy 50122

Featured Review : Towering over the Piazza Signoria is the stunning Palazzo Vecchio ("Old Palace"). The demanding structure has been part of the Renaissance city since 1299 and the iconic tower has been a piece of the city's skyline for c...See Full Review

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The most important public building in Florence

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Zhebiton from Moscow, Moskva, Russia
  • May 5, 2011
The most important public building in Florence
Quote: Palazzo Vecchio - the most important public building in Florence and a unique example of secular architecture of the Middle Ages. He is a strong fortress, the height of his guard tower reaches 94 meters (the tallest tower in the city). Construction... Read the full Palazzo Vecchio review

From journal The “Cradle of the Renaissance”

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A Town-Hall Fortress in Florence

  • 3 out of 5 stars by airynfaerie from St. Augustine, Florida
  • October 19, 2009
A Town-Hall Fortress in Florence
Quote: Towering over the Piazza Signoria is the stunning Palazzo Vecchio ("Old Palace"). The demanding structure has been part of the Renaissance city since 1299 and the iconic tower has been a piece of the city's skyline for centuries. Visitors can't miss... Read the full Palazzo Vecchio review

From journal A Visit to the Museums of Florence

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The Civic Heart of the Florentine 'Republic'

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Liam Hetherington from Manchester, United Kingdom
  • August 10, 2008
The Civic Heart of the Florentine 'Republic'
Quote: This building, a high, thin, crenellated stone keep topped with an elegant tower (the Torre d’Arnolfo) has had many names over the years. Palazzo del Popolo, Palazzo Priori, Palazzo della Signoria, Palazzo Ducale; it only became known as the Palazzo... Read the full Palazzo Vecchio review

From journal Florence, Birth-Place of the Renaissance

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Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Ed Hahn from Hong Kong, China
  • August 28, 2005
Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria)
Quote: Tom and I split up this morning. I decide to try the Palazzo Vecchio, which my wife, Pam, and I missed in December. He heads for the Bargello Museum to satisfy his lust for statuary. The Palazzo Vecchio is unimpressive from the outside, but... Read the full Palazzo Vecchio review

From journal Fabulous, Fantastic Florence

Palazzo Vecchio

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Tolik from Tampa, Florida
  • August 11, 2004
Palazzo Vecchio
Quote: Palazzo Vecchio (the Old Palace) open Mon – Wed, Fri: 9am–7pm; Thursday, Sun 9am–2pm; entrance: €6. Bear in mind that in addition to casual visit Palazzo Vecchio offers several interesting tours. The Activities Tour ticket includes the Secret... Read the full Palazzo Vecchio review

From journal The Treasures of Florence

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Palazzo Vecchio

  • 3 out of 5 stars by millsy99 from Knoxville, Tennessee
  • June 30, 2001
Palazzo Vecchio
Quote: The Palazzo Vecchio has served as Florence's town hall since it was built in the 1300s. It became known as the "Old Palace" when Cosimo I moved his headquarters across the river to the Pitti Palace. ~~~~ The exterior of the building is notable... Read the full Palazzo Vecchio review

From journal FLORENCE